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20 Uniique Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 and Vista freeware programs to alter and or enhance the Windows Operating System.

August 14th, 2008 | by Randy |

20 Uniique Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 and Vista freeware programs to alter and or enhance the Windows Operating System. Every program listed is free to use and has a release in 2008.

  1. BricoPack Vista Inspirat is a free pack which modifies Windows XP system files in order to change its appearance and make it look like Windows Vista (the next operating system made by Microsoft). [source]
  2. Crystalize XP is a small utility that provides explorer level transperency for Windows XP, Currently available in Microsoft Windows Vista.  [source]
  3. Visual Task Tips was designed to be a simple lightweight shell enhancement utility. It provides a thumbnail preview image for each task in the Windows Taskbar, like in Microsoft Windows Vista.  [source]
  4. Fast Explorer allows you to create new menu items, submenus, dividers, specify menu bitmaps and hint text, and manage existing menu items added by other programs. [source]
  5. Taskbar Shuffle is a small and simple program, that adds a handy new functionality to your Windows taskbar - it enables you to rearrange the taskbar buttons by simply dragging them around. [source]
  6. SharpE is a free Windows shell replacement that works on all ranges of Windows. It completely replaces your regular Windows desktop with all new powerful tools all designed to enhance your computing experience. [source]
  7. SideSlide is an advanced, unobtrusive, dockable, skinnable, instantly accessible, highly configurable Desktop Extension on Steroids! SideSlide will help you to finally clean desktop clutter and will make your computer friendlier and faster than ever before. Get instant access to everything you have and so much more. [source]
  8. AveDesk is a program that will give you the possibility to have icons on your desktop which could update themselves. [source]
  9. Vistapack is a Shell pack based on the XPize installer. Its goal is to let users of Windows 2000 and Windows XP, experience the Vista look and feel, without paying the price in money and speed. [source]
  10. HFSLIP is an open source utility designed to update a Windows 2000, XP or 2003 installation source with the latest hotfixes. [source]
  11. KNOCKS Virtual Desktops gives you multiple Virtual desktops on your Monitor. It creates and manages Virtual Desktops and enables you to work far more efficiently and comfortably with many simultaneously opened windows on Windows OS. [source]
  12. XNeat is taskbar utility in the must have list. XNeat gives you full control by extending Windows´ features. [source]
  13. Capture .NET is an exquisite, powerful and multifunctional desktop utility. [source]
  14. Google Desktop Search can help you find web pages you´ve previously seen, email you´ve sent or received, IM chats, and files on your computer. [source]
  15. Magical Glass magnifier moves together with the cursor, in settings it is possible to replace the cursor with a magnifier. It is good for editing pixel in the graphic editors, and it is simple for examining small-sized details. [source]
  16. PhraseExpress Autotext adds often used text phrases into any application with a single mouse click.[source]
  17. Stick allows you to organize your desktop using screen tabs to access the Web, browse your hard drive or network, take notes and monitor RSS feeds. With Stick you can do all these things with easy-to-use but out-of-the-way tabs that dock to the sides of your screen.[ source]
  18. VMware Player is free software that enables PC users to easily run any virtual machine on a Windows or Linux PC. [source]
  19. Rainbow Folders (RF) is an easy to use program, which allows you to change the color of the icon representing a chosen folder to any color you like. Why is this necessary? Mainly to boost yours computer usage speed & skills.[ source]
  20. ActiveIcons allows you to customize the Windows desktop icon and cursor attributes. Use animated icons on your desktop, swap your own icons for Network Neighborhood, My Computer, Favorites and other icons which Windows places on your desktop and Explorer.[ source]

  1. One Response to “20 Uniique Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 and Vista freeware programs to alter and or enhance the Windows Operating System.”

  2. By Randy on Aug 14, 2008 | Reply

    I spelled unique with 2 i’s …. my bad :(

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